SVBC is your best source for bicycling information in the Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties. Check this page to learn about interesting events, volunteering opportunities, and current issues facing bicyclists.

Federal funds are coming to local bicycle projects
Posted by colin on Mar 3 2010 - 2:27pm.

The Metropolitan Traffic Commission (MTC) will be distributing Federal Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) funds, to be used in part to conduct Bay Area bicycle infrastructure projects that are on the Regional Bicycle Network (RBN). Funding will be available for projects in both Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties.

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SVBC goes to Washington - you can join us from home
Posted by colin on Mar 3 2010 - 10:58am.

A team of SVBC staff and board members will head to Washington D.C. next week to participate in the 2010 National Bike Summit. This year’s Summit marks ten years of cycling advocates from across the nation meeting to learn, share, and advocate in the nation’s capital. While in D.C., attendees will participate in workshops designed to unify our message on issues affecting the bicycling community, in preparation for a series of meetings with Congressional representatives and their staff.

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“Bus Rapid Transit (BRT): A New Transportation Alternative for SJSU & Silicon Valley”

Posted by Carlos on Mar 2 2010 - 1:05pm.

Urban Planning Coalition Speaker Series and Workshop:

An innovative, cost-effective, and reliable transportation alternative is being planned in Santa Clara County and you have an opportunity to help shape it!

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SVBC Peninsula Committee Meeting
Posted by colin on Feb 28 2010 - 12:41pm.

The SVBC Peninsula Committee meets on the 1st Thursday of every month at Ladda's Thai Cuisine, 2053 Broadway, in Redwood City . The social hour is 6:00-7:00pm, and the regular meeting is 7:00-8:30pm. Agendas are available the week before the meeting. SVBC members and non-members are welcome to attend and participate.

March's agenda.

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Urban free-wheelin' fun at the Mattson Technology San José VeloVía
Posted by colin on Feb 26 2010 - 12:37pm.

Mark your calendars! For one day this May, cyclists, pedestrians, joggers, and all other self-powered movers and shakers will have a street to themselves in the heart of Downtown San Jose. The Mattson Technology San José VeloVía is an unprecedented event that will clear San Fernando Street of cars so that the community can enjoy Downtown at ground level, in the open air.

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